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How our region is honoring veterans this weekend and beyond. A recount of a Fairfield first selectman race is set for next week. And what’s it like to pick out the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?

The first Flu and RSV deaths of the season have been reported in Connecticut. Millions of veterans who could be eligible for VA benefits, haven’t yet applied. Grants from Connecticut’s DOT will help improve pedestrian safety. And breaking down what’s going on with Bridgeport’s mayoral race.

Long Islanders have elected county legislators, town supervisors, a new Suffolk county executive and more. And many of Connecticut’s cities have familiar looking mayors.

A Long Island detective gets caught up in the greedy intrigue of the pharmaceutical industry as he searches for a missing biochemist. That’s the latest plot in a mystery novel by author Chris Knopf. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Stories from our region’s Indigenous tribes, in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

UConn along with other local partners will study the impact of offshore wind turbines on marine life. Fairfield’s first selectman recount shows another narrow win for the Democratic candidate. Advocates work with Connecticut lawmakers on solutions to the housing crisis. And there is still no set date for Bridgeport’s Democratic mayoral primary redo.

Acclaimed harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani - the first and only harpsichordist to be named a BBC New Generation Artist, and the youngest ever recipient of the Wigmore Medal – is an outspoken and passionate advocate for his instrument. He talked with Suzanne Bona about his career path and his experiences working with (and educating) some of musical collaborators about the versatility of the harpsichord.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim says his campaign is working to increase voter turnout in his city tomorrow. Suffolk voters will select a new County Executive. A grant will support green jobs for kids in New Haven. And a plan in Guilford to preserve salt marshes could help with flood mitigation.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “With CT shoreline flooding rising, officials turn to natural mitigation,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Connecticut and Long Island residents will have a chance to vote for municipal leaders and more today.